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Grignon Family History

Grignon Surname Meaning

French: nickname from Old French grignier ‘to grit the teeth or curl the lips’ gestures of fierce contempt or a habitational name from (Le) Grignon.

The name is associated with several places in various parts of France. Compare Greeno.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grignon family from?

You can see how Grignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grignon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grignon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Grignon families living in Derbyshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grignon's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Grignon families in 1891.
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What did your Grignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grignon. 23% of Grignon men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Grignon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grignon were Machine Operator and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grignon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 552 immigration records available for the last name Grignon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 818 military records available for the last name Grignon. For the veterans among your Grignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grignon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grignon in 1956 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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